Maryland Terrapins vs Illinois Fighting Illini

Women's College Basketball

#7Maryland

14-1

70-73

Final

Illinois

13-1

State Farm Center

Lead tracker

MD leadsBiggest lead MD 7, ILL 4

ILL leads

Team	1	2	3	4	T
MD	20	19	15	16	70
ILL	16	18	18	21	73

Who won: Illinois 73-70

The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Maryland Terrapins 73-70 on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at State Farm Center. Berry Wallace led the Illinois in points (22). Yarden Garzon led the Maryland in points (17).

Recap · Jan 1

Berry Wallace scores 22 points, Illinois wins 11th straight with 73-70 victory over No. 7 Maryland

Berry Wallace scored 22 points including two free throws with 15.6 seconds left to lead Illinois to a 73-70 victory over No. 7 Maryland on Thursday.

What it means

Maryland 1-1 on the road; Illinois 10-0 at home.

Latest headlines

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Game info

Venue: State Farm Center, Champaign, IL · Attendance 5,207
Officials: Tim Daley (Referee), Mark Berger (Referee), Tiara Cruse (Referee)

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